Regional Foreign Trade Logistics Coordinator, ITS

POSITION:            Logistics Coordinator – US&C

DEPARTMENT: Supply Chain and Logistics

REPORTS TO:     Executive Director, Global SC&L

COMPANY SPONSORED RELOCATION:  None

COMPANY SPONSORED IMMIGRATION:  None

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Supply Chain & Logistics Coordinator position is a key role for an enthusiastic team player as well as being independent and moving tasks to completion. Strong organizational skills, ability to balance immediate/ long term priorities and strong multitasking skills are a necessity. Key objectives will be achieving/ improving/ exceeding business requirements for targeted customer service levels, directing carriers, 3rd Party Logistics providers, and Customs Brokers within the country and/or region. The individual will work internally and externally to fulfill international orders and distribute customer/dealer orders.  This position requires a strong customer focused mindset and an ability to work across functional boundaries while driving change. The responsibilities for this role are:

• Prepare import documentation to release materials from Customs and other government agencies, as well as export documentation (commercial invoices and bills of lading, etc.)
• Daily follow up with sources regarding all open PO´s to check availability of material at the warehouse; information shared with Sales and Planning
• Coordinate with source of supply to deliver products on time
• Prepare reports to Accounts Payable each month to pay suppliers
• Generate PO´s into SAP system to pay providers
• Inbound Shipment Tracking
• Assist Compliance manager with validating HTS and other government agency requirements
• Support new product launches, portfolio rationalizations, discontinuances, and source of supply changes
• Coordinate 3PL warehouse to receive all imported materials
  • Report any damage to source (defect tracking, freight claims)
• Perform inventory control with 3PL (quarantine, scrap, cycle counting, evaluate discrepancies, perform adjustments)
• Facilitate KPI performance with 3PL warehouse, carriers and customs broker monthly
• Coordinate/support audits (internal and external) related to 3PL and Customs Broker
• Analysis of IVA (Inventory Valuation Adjustments) materials
• Participate on Morning Market to report issues
• Participate in monthly cost analysis for warehouse operation and carriers

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Demonstrated experience working tactically with supply chain processes required: Transportation Management, 3PL Warehouse Management, Import/Export flows
• Knowledge of International Trade
• Knowledgeable of SAP – specifically Inventory Control transactions; workflow resolutions
• Proven ability to work and influence outcomes in a matrix environment
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated ability to work with business partners understanding cultural, business and economic differences of the various countries
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communicator in both oral and written presentations
• Demonstrated experience with Lean/Six Sigma tools
• Strong results orientation and execution

EDUCATION

• BS degree in Supply Chain & Logistics preferred

EXPERIENCE

• 8+ years of experience as Logistics Coordinator (or specific SC&L function such as transportation)
• APICS Certification preferred

TRAVEL

• Up to 10% domestic and international travel

Compensation Range (including bonus): $65,000 - $70,000